Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations viii
4. Preface x
5. Acknowledgements xii
6. List of Abbreviations xv
7. Introduction 1
8. 1 Sheng as Kenyan Swahili 13
9. 2 An overview of language in Kenya: power vs solidarity 39
10. 3 Nairobi: a linguistic mosaic and crucible of Sheng 53
11. 4 ‘Kenyan Swahili’: complex and multifaceted 81
12. 5 Features of Sheng 101
13. 6 Expanded domains and global influences 125
14. 7 Sheng in Practice 157
15. 8 Conclusion: The Rise of a Swahili Vernacular 169
16. Appendix: The Nairobian, ‘Landlord Anakunyima Hao’ 185
17. Sheng glossary 187
18. Bibliography 209
19. Index 217